Endometriosis
As I write this blog about endometriosis I find myself feeling for the women who struggle with this painful disease. For those unfamiliar with the disease, endometriosis is defined as the presence of...
View ArticleBetter Choices for My Daughter
I grew up in a house full of boys. My dad, my brother and I were outdoors every chance we got. My mom went along with us most of the time. Sometimes she didn’t. I didn’t know why, but as a kid it was...
View ArticleUnderinsured, Underdiagnosed, and Anonymous: Endometriosis and Cancer Part 4
I just learned, after years of endometriosis pain and misdiagnoses, I had cancer. My husband and I were suspended in a state of utter shock and disbelief, as the GI/endoscopy center rushed us referrals...
View ArticleIt Was Not All in My Head! Endometriosis
My Story of Endometriosis By the time I was 29 years of age I had a full hysterectomy. The shocking part of this is that it took 6 years of pain and suffering to get a diagnosis of endometriosis. I...
View ArticleHow to Eliminate PMS
SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF WOMEN SUFFER from headaches, mood swings, bloating, and other problems that threaten their relationships, work life, and well-being. It’s a statement that most of us...
View ArticleD-creasing Dysmenorrhea?
Women endure menses for an average of 40 years: once a month for 12 months for four decades—about half of our lives. Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)—to varying degrees of discomfort—are also likely to...
View ArticleThe Instant Menstrual Cycle
My uterus decided to end her 6-month vacation yesterday. This is nothing new; I’ve never had regular periods and have tried nearly everything to make my body function on a regular schedule, but it just...
View ArticleEndometriosis Pain Diminished with Vaginal Birth
For those of you who followed our discussions about endometriosis (see below for personal stories), the following information might be of interest. It appears that vaginal parturition (birth) may...
View ArticleIs it Endometriosis or Something Else?
Endometriosis is an often misunderstood disorder affecting an estimated 176 million women and adolescents around the world, during what should be the “prime years of their lives” (Hummelshoj)....
View ArticleEndometriosis in Teenagers
The endometriosis patient who elicits from me the greatest form of empathy and compassion is the patient whose pain begins in her teenaged years or even earlier. This young woman has doubts and fears...
View ArticleEndometriosis and Adhesions
In 2007 when I was finally Diagnosed with Stage IV Endometriosis I wasn’t expecting anything but “a diagnosis”. When I spoke to the attendee after my surgery she said that there was massive scar tissue...
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Periods from Hell
Even from the beginning, my periods have been a little off. My first period was light but it lasted two weeks. Some years later I had bouts of nausea and vomiting on the first day of my period. I was...
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Red Raspberry Leaf Tea to Relieve Menstrual Pain
My alarm goes off at 0600 every morning. I groggily put on my sports bra and tennis shoes and start one of my many work-out DVDs to start my day. I do push ups, pull ups, lunges and squats all in order...
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Hypersensitivity to pain, my ass!
A multitude of reports have emerged in recent years denoting the over use of pain killers and other medications. With narcotic pain killers, in particular, data suggest a four-fold increase in opioid...
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The Instant Menstrual Cycle
My uterus decided to end her 6-month vacation yesterday. This is nothing new; I’ve never had regular periods and have tried nearly everything to make my body function on a regular schedule, but it just...
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Migraines and Hormones: Behind the Curtain
Before puberty, migraines are three times more frequent in males than in females but after puberty the tides turn and females are more likely to suffer from migraines than males. An Oxford study found...
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NSAID Painkillers and Arrhythmia
A report from Denmark receiving a lot of press lately indicates a connection between the use of NSAID painkillers and an increased risk for a type of arrhythmia called atrial fibrillation. NSAIDs range...
View ArticleNSAID Painkillers and Arrhythmia
A report from Denmark receiving a lot of press lately indicates a connection between the use of NSAID painkillers and an increased risk for a type of arrhythmia called atrial fibrillation. NSAIDs range...
View ArticleDecreasing Dysmenorrhea: High Dose Vitamin D to Reduce Cramps
Women endure menses for an average of 40 years: once a month for 12 months for four decades—about half of our lives. Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)—to varying degrees of discomfort—are also likely to...
View ArticleNSAID Painkillers and Arrhythmia
A report from Denmark receiving a lot of press lately indicates a connection between the use of NSAID painkillers and an increased risk for a type of arrhythmia called atrial fibrillation. NSAIDs range...
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